Finding God through Meditation: Prayer Methods & Distractions

Distractions in Prayer and Methods of Prayer
Finding God through Meditation Reflections

How can we overcome distractions in prayer? How do we recognize transitions in our prayer lives, and how should we respond to them? What methods of prayer can be helpful? Dan and Melissa address these questions and more as they discuss the book Finding God Through Meditation by St Peter of Alcántara.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

Are the distractions we experience in prayer from God?

Where do inspirations in prayer come from?

How can I overcome the temptation to get on the computer when I go to pray?

Why is having a sacred space for prayer so important?

Understanding transitions in prayer through the teaching of St Peter.

Definitions of vocal prayer and mental prayer, and the distinctions between them.

What does the Catechism say about meditation?

Prayer as a battle.

How does the enemy try to keep us from praying?

Resources:

Dan Burke’s home altar with manger for Advent (click on picture for larger version)

1 Thessalonians 5:23 – “May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy and may you entirely, spirit, soul, and body, be preserved blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – USCCB Bible link

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